Historic Bridges in Indiana

2,682 bridges built before 1951 in Indiana still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 2,682 bridges in Indiana built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

Clear
Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
GOOSE CREEK Indiana Poor 1927 99 360
CLEAR CREEK Indiana Fair 1927 99 300
BR BELLE UNION CR Indiana Fair 1927 99 620
MIDDLE FORK LEWIS CREEK Indiana Poor 1927 99 100
PIGEON CREEK Indiana Fair 1927 99 5,462
FEATHER Creek Indiana Fair 1927 99 249
LITTLE PINE CREEK Indiana Fair 1927 99 70
BIG PINE CREEK Indiana Fair 1927 99 160
S FK BLUE RIVER Indiana Good 1927 99 367
METOCINAH CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 5,016
WALNUT CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 10,947
RICHLAND CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 5,308
MUSKRAT CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 7,330
BUCK CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 14,291
SULPHUR CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 9,827
LONG CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 2,928
LITTLE WILLIAMS CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 6,404
N FORK SALT CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 9,341
PRAIRIE CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 3,770
EAST FORK WHITE CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 4,396
CLAY LICK CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 1,525
GREASY CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 2,400
SOUTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 3,057
DAVIS DITCH Indiana Poor 1928 98 102
REAGAN RUN Indiana Fair 1928 98 102
OTTER CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 250
BRANDYWINE FORK Indiana Poor 1928 98 411
ELKHART RIVER Indiana Fair 1928 98 3,134
MALLORY Branch Indiana Fair 1928 98 117
WALNUT FK LAUGHERY CREEK Indiana Poor 1928 98 227
BIG CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 125
DITCH OF WHITE RIVER Indiana Fair 1928 98 50
SYMONDS CREEK Indiana Poor 1928 98 200
SALAMONIE RIVER Indiana Fair 1928 98 157
LITTLE WABASH RIVER Indiana Fair 1928 98 3,350
WHITE RIVER Indiana Good 1928 98 13,557
HOFFMAN RUN Indiana Fair 1928 98 63
PRAIRIE DITCH Indiana Fair 1928 98 3,271
DEER CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 210
Ditch to WABASH River Indiana Fair 1928 98 565
LITTLE PIGEON CREEK Indiana Fair 1928 98 473
MUDDY FORK SAND CREEK Indiana Good 1929 97 6,030
CSX RR Indiana Good 1929 97 8,232
EEL RIVER Indiana Fair 1929 97 5,900
WHITEHEAD DITCH Indiana Poor 1929 97 10,805
CARPENTER CREEK Indiana Fair 1929 97 4,557
OHIO RIV. I-64 STREETS Indiana Poor 1929 97 15,200
YELLOW RIVER Indiana Good 1929 97 8,432
FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK Indiana Fair 1929 97 4,700
INDIAN CREEK Indiana Fair 1929 97 9,025

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.